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The controversy comes as newly elected Mayor Mark Dion has identified fighting climate change and expanding Portland's tree canopy as priorities for his administration.

People living near exits 5, 6 and 7 were given 24-hour notice Thursday morning that they'll be removed on Friday.

Here's what we know about the new restaurants scheduled to appear soon at well-established hospitality addresses in, and around, Portland.

The lime-green kayak was found Saturday morning in the Fore River.

The Portland City Council will meet Monday night and vote on "Order 68," an amendment that would allow camping in certain public areas of the city.

While advocates for the homeless say the outbreak stems from a lack of access to clean water for drinking and bathing, city officials say the unsanitary conditions are why they have cleared encampments and are focused on getting people into shelters.

While tog fishing remains terrific, trout are the top target for most. From lakers to brookies, it’s the sweetwater favorites which are helping anglers cope with saltwater withdrawal. However, not all is lost regarding salty pursuits - just ask anglers filling up sabiki rigs with mackerel on the North Shore! South Coast I’m not sure

Plus, Chocolats Passion moving to Spring Street; brewery comes to East Bayside; Old Port bar named one of country's best; and places serving Thanksgiving dinners around Maine.

Plus, Chocolats Passion moving to Spring Street; brewery comes to East Bayside; Old Port bar named one of country's best; and places serving Thanksgiving dinners around Maine.

Tautog are in bunches and bingeing, and while the striper has slowed with average catches falling into the schoolie category, anglers are still finding the occasional bigger bass by throwing eels into marshes and rivers at night.